I had a 29 with HP500's.
1.5 gearing, 30 lab's,
5300 rpm light on load
would run 82ish.

Same with everyone else I know!

Well mine runs that so I don't know what to tell everyone. I still welcome to take anyone for a ride.! Everyday 82 no, 78-80 Yes!

Where are you at. I'll go. I have a plane so just get me close to an airport. I'll be there

Buffalo NY. There is alot of time on many things that people over look or don't care to tinker with but when they are all right it pays off. There are others that run these speeds or faster so mine is not the only one or the fastest one!

29KILROY, Don't get me wrong, I am not arguing your numbers. They were trying to figure out how hp it would take and that was the easiest way to figure it out with a (stock) set up! There is only 85 hp difference (each) between the 454 Mag and the HP 500. It would be very possible to find that amount with bolt-ons! With other fine tunning adjustments on hull, drives props, ect., it would not be impossibe! It would be rare though! You would have to admit that but all it takes is time and $$$$$!

I agree. No doubt in your numbers.

Sorry if I took it wrong but I have had so many people doubt me at first and then say congrat's. I was told with my bolt on parts they are around 415-420......True or not I have no idea since I have never dyno'd them. Yes very true about the time and $$$$$.

29KILROY, It would almost have to be moe than 415-420hp to run those kind of numbers! Like I said, don't get me wrong, you must have an exception to the rule or something because the numbers don't add up. (AGAIN) numbers are not (ALWAYS) right!!!